Five killed in Israeli attacks while awaiting aid in central, southern Gaza

The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that at least three Palestinian were killed on Sunday, and several others were injured as Israeli forces opened fire at people seeking to receive aid in central Gaza.

Quoting eyewitnesses and medical sources, Wafa said those killed were amongst many gathering near the so-called Netzarim corridor in central Gaza, awaiting aid to be delivered.

In the southern city of Khan Younis, another two Palestinians were killed and others injured when Israeli forces fired on a separate group waiting for assistance.

This comes after an Israeli airstrike targeted the Hamad City, north of Khan Younis.